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SkillSoft Schedules Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Conference Call

NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq:
SKIL), a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support
solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small- to
medium-sized businesses, intends to release its operating results for its
fiscal 2009 second quarter ended July 31, 2008 prior to the market opening on
Friday, August 22, 2008.

In conjunction with the release, management will conduct a conference call
on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. ET, to discuss the Company's
operating performance and its outlook for its third fiscal quarter ending
October 31, 2008. Chuck Moran, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tom
McDonald, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call.

To participate in the conference call, local and international callers can
dial 973-582-2717. The live conference call will be available via the
Internet by accessing the SkillSoft Web site at www.skillsoft.com. Please go
to the Web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register,
download and install any necessary audio software.

A replay will be available from 12:01 p.m. ET on August 22, 2008, until
11:59 p.m. ET on August 29, 2008. The replay number 800-642-1687, passcode:
60842846. A webcast replay will also be available on SkillSoft's Web site at
www.skillsoft.com.

About SkillSoft

SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL) is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand
e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises,
government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables
business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination
of comprehensive e- learning content, online information resources, flexible
learning technologies and support services.

Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, compliance and
consumer/SMB courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets
such as Leadership Development Channel video products, KnowledgeCenter(TM)
portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring
services. SkillSoft's Books24x7(R) product offering includes access to more
than 18,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book summaries and
executive reports. Technology offerings include the SkillPort(R) learning
management system, Search-and-Learn(R), SkillSoft(R) Dialogue(TM) and virtual
classroom.

SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes
only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or
commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature,
enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically
set forth in a written agreement.

SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search-and-Learn, SkillChoice,
Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials, GovEssentials,
EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives, ExecSummaries,
ExecBlueprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks or registered
trademarks of SkillSoft PLC in the United States and certain other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, countries.

SOURCE SkillSoft PLC

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding SkillSoft Corporation's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.